Articles by Jo He-rim
Jo He-rim
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Candlelight vigils set an example to world democracy: Moon
President Moon Jae-in vowed to work for peace on the Korean Peninsula for the sake of world peace, and praised his country’s peaceful protests that ousted his scandal-ridden predecessor, in his acceptance speech for a global award in New York on Tuesday. The US think tank Atlantic Council presented the Global Citizen Award to Moon, in recognition of his life-long dedication to the advocacy of human rights and democracy, and his efforts to defuse tensions with North Korea and contribute to regio
Politics Sept. 20, 2017
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Lawmakers divided over establishing powerful corruption watchdog
The National Assembly is divided over a proposal to establish a new investigation agency to watch over senior officials, amid concerns over its powerful authority. According to the proposal unveiled Monday, the new body would have precedence over the existing investigative arms, the prosecution and police. It would be able to hire 30 to 50 prosecutors and 50 to 70 investigators, which means the size of the new entity could grow to up to some 120 members at most. The three-year term agency chief
Politics Sept. 19, 2017
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North Korea nearing final development stage of ICBM: ministry
North Korea is nearing the final stage of developing an intercontinental ballistic missile and is likely to continue test-launches and nuclear experiments to perfect the technology, Seoul’s Defense Ministry said Monday. In a briefing to a parliamentary defense committee, the ministry also said that the North’s launch Friday of the intermediate-range Hwasong-12 rocket appears to be intended at demonstrating its capability to strike the US territory of Guam. In August, the communist regime had thr
Politics Sept. 18, 2017
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[Newsmaker] Seoul's aid to NK faces Japan's opposition
The South Korean government said Friday that its plan for an $8 million humanitarian aid package for North Korea would not be affected by the rogue regime’s military provocation Friday. But pressure intensified from in and outside of the country to abort -- or at least suspend -- the plan. During a phone conversation after North Korea's fresh launch of an intermediate-range ballistic missile on Friday, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe told Moon to consider timing of Seoul's humanitarian aid to
North Korea Sept. 15, 2017
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Seoul eyes $8m humanitarian aid to Pyongyang
South Korea said Thursday that it is planning an $8 million humanitarian aid package for North Korea, to be delivered via international organizations, amid a toughening mood globally toward the defiant communist regime. The announcement, which came days after the United Nations adopted a tougher set of sanctions against the North, was met with immediate backlash from both within and outside the county. (AP-Yonhap)Japan’s Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga reportedly expressed his opposition,
North Korea Sept. 14, 2017
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Moon to receive ‘Global Citizen Award’ by US think tank
President Moon Jae-in will receive this year’s “Global Citizen Awards” presented by US think tank Atlantic Council, the presidential office said Thursday. The annual award, which kicked off in 2010, honors individuals who “best exemplify ‘global citizenship’ through their unique contributions toward improving the state of the world,” the institute said in its press release. “I see the award is not my personal feat, but is given to all South Korean citizens who have secured democracy through the
Politics Sept. 14, 2017
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Liberty Korea Party’s panel recommends ejecting Park
Liberty Korea Party’s reform committee recommended Wednesday that the main opposition bloc request former President Park Geun-hye and two of her loyalists to leave the party, in an attempt to gain back public support.“The Liberty Korea Party leadership cannot be free of liability on the current crisis of the conservatives,” Lew Seok-choon, the reform panel chief said at the party’s headquarters in Yeouido, Seoul.“The party should ask former President Park Geun-hye to take responsibility over the
Politics Sept. 13, 2017
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On Seoul streets, hawks outnumber doves on North Korea
To South Koreans, North Korea has never been a foreign country. Despite the war six decades ago and occasional military conflicts with it thereafter, North Koreans were always “brethren” who share the same history, culture and language. Even at the height of inter-Korean tensions, there were always people in the South who sympathized with the sufferings of those across the border. This complex sentiment toward North Korea is now giving way to a more hawkish one, as the communist regime, under th
North Korea Sept. 12, 2017
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Asia Society Korea to celebrate 10th anniversary
Asia Society Korea will host a fundraising dinner to celebrate the 10th anniversary of its foundation on Sept. 19, the nonprofit organization said. The event is expected to draw around 300 dignitaries from the US and South Korea, diplomatic envoys here as well as the group’s members. It will take place at Lotte Hotel in central Seoul. Charles Rockefeller, the great-grandson of Asia Society’s founder John D. Rockefeller III, will be present to deliver a keynote speech. A speech will also be given
Social Affairs Sept. 10, 2017
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Bareun Party chief resigns over graft scandal
Minor opposition Bareun Party’s Chairwoman Rep. Lee Hye-hoon resigned from her post on Thursday over a graft scandal, 73 days after she was inaugurated.“I step down from the chairperson position today. I apologize for my carelessness amid this crisis of national security,” the three-term lawmaker said in a general party meeting. Rep. Lee Hye-hoon, the former chairwoman of minor opposition Bareun Party, participates in a regular parliamentary session at the National Assembly on Thursday. (Yonhap
Politics Sept. 7, 2017
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Gasoline prices soaring in Pyongyang: report
The price of automobile fuel in Pyongyang has reportedly soared in recent weeks, possibly due to developments related to sanctions imposed on the nation.With North Korea ignoring the international community’s warnings to cease its missile and nuclear programs, more sanctions have been imposed. Furthermore, Seoul, Washington and other nations now hope to completely cut off Pyongyang’s fuel supply. (Yonhap)“Gasoline prices rose to $27-$30 per 15 kilograms (19.4 liters) in Pyongyang last month, and
North Korea Sept. 7, 2017
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Satellite image shows landslides around NK nuclear test site
Signs that multiple landslides have occurred around North Korea’s nuclear test sites have been spotted in commercial satellite imagery, a US-based North Korean watchdog reported on Wednesday. According to satellite images released by Planet, the areas near Punggye-ri nuclear test site displays surface disturbances -- they are centered on and around Mantapsan that embraces the blast zones, the North Korean watchdog 38 North explained. The photo also shows clear differences between pictures taken
North Korea Sept. 6, 2017
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Oil emerges as most powerful tool to tame NK
The possibility of cutting North Korea’s oil supply to raise pressure on the regime is gaining momentum as the world reels from its latest nuclear weapons test. While an oil embargo is seen one of the most effective of all sanctions against the reclusive regime, it is not an easy one to be implemented, experts noted, since it would have to involve China and Russia. “All international sanctions against North Korea effectively depends on China. It is difficult to predict but it is unlikely that Ch
North Korea Sept. 5, 2017
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North Korea may fire ICBM toward North Pacific: spy agency
North Korea may fire an intercontinental ballistic missile toward the North Pacific as early as this week, Seoul’s spy agency was quoted as saying in a parliamentary briefing Monday. In a closed session, National Intelligence Service Director Suh Hoon briefed lawmakers on indications that Pyongyang may be preparing to launch another ballistic missile, possibly an ICBM, around the anniversary of the regime’s foundation slated for Saturday, or the establishment of the ruling Workers’ Party of Kore
North Korea Sept. 4, 2017
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Choo receives flak after proposing envoy dispatch to North
South Korea’s ruling party chief on Monday proposed sending special envoys to both North Korea and the United States to alleviate heightened tensions following the communist regime’s recent nuclear test. Her idea, however, was immediately rejected by conservative lawmakers who said the liberal leader was being naive and lacking in understanding of the gravity of the situation. While denouncing Pyongyang for Sunday’s nuclear test, the Democratic Party of Korea Chairwoman Rep. Choo Mi-ae reiterate
Politics Sept. 4, 2017
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